2016 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 39 - Trade and Commerce
CHAPTER 59 - FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO RETAIL AND REPURCHASE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
Section 39-59-50. Limitations upon repurchase of certain inventory.

The provisions of this chapter do not require the repurchase from a retailer of:

(1) Any repair part with a limited storage life or otherwise subject to deterioration, such as gaskets or batteries, but not industrial "press on" or industrial pneumatic tires;

(2) Any single repair part which is priced as a set of two or more items;

(3) Any repair part which because of its condition is not resalable as a new part without repackaging or reconditioning;

(4) Any inventory for which the retailer is unable to furnish evidence, satisfactory to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, of clear title, free and clear of all claims, liens, and encumbrances;

(5) Any inventory which the retailer desires to keep, provided the retailer has a contractual right to do so;

(6) Any farm implements, machinery, utility, and industrial equipment, and attachments which are not in new, unused, undamaged, complete condition;

(7) Any repair parts which are not in new, unused, undamaged condition;

(8) Any farm implements, machinery, utility, and industrial equipment, yard, and garden equipment, or attachments which were purchased thirty-six months or more prior to notice of termination of the contract;

(9) Any inventory which was ordered by the retailer on or after the actual receipt of the date of notification of termination of the contract;

(10) Any inventory which was acquired by the retailer from any source other than the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.

HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 326.